W3V vs V6V (Screen size issue?)

Hey Peeps,
I was all set to buy a W3V, when it dawned on me...maybe I should opt for the V6V for the larger screen size.
As far as I can tell, they are about the same price.
So, how does the 15" matte screen (V6V) compare with the 14.1" CV widescreen (W3V)?
The size difference is only about an inch in depth, and half a pound, so not too big a deal for me.
Oh, and feel free to point out any variables which I'm not considering.
Thanks

 

I went for the v6v for that exact reason. I couldn't rationalize the wide screen in a world where vertical is so important. I didn't want to give up an inch of height for what I think would be un/under used space on the left and right.

I am very pleased with the screen size and the fact that it's not a reflective/shiny screen. It makes being outside in bright areas possible.

I also think the thin factor of the v6v is very cool. The only thing I think that the w3 has over the v6 that I can see being an issue is the speed of the dvd burner. both are +- burners, but the w3 is faster.

 

A 15" regular screen and a 14" widescreen both have about the same horizontal screen length, so even for widescreen movies and such, you wouldn't lose any size with the V6V, just more black bars on the top and bottom. The SXGA+ screen also means it'll have more desktop real estate.

But a disadvantage with the V6V is the optical bay isn't modular, so you can't swap in an optical bay battery to increase battery life like you could with the W3V.

 

A couple more things:

V6V has 4 USB ports, all the right side. The W3V has 3, with 2 on the left and 1 on the right. I personally think that having USB ports split on both sides gives me a little more flexibility in plugging things in when I'm in a tight space.

However, the W3V also has S-Video Out and an optical 5.1 sound output in addition to the previously mentioned optical bay. It's also a full inch smaller in width.

The wide screen doesn't really sacrifice anything - except when you play 4:3 videos in full screen. The spaces on the left and right are just as 'un/underused' as the top and bottom bars on a regular aspect screen - unless you don't play wide screen movies.

On the other hand, you'll get a resolution increase by going to the V6V... a significantly larger # of pixels in both directions. Of course, everything will also look smaller by default compared to the W3V, as the increase in screen size doesn't compensate for the increased # of pixels.

 

v6v also has spdif output. Svideo would be nice, although practically speaking, I never used it on my old Vaio.

The usb thing - I do wish they were on the back or the left rather than the right, however, it hasn't bothered me.

For my DVD viewing, frankly, I don't really use my laptop much. Certainly not to watch entire features. I think if that were a primary use, I would buy a dvd clam type thing - a laptop on the level of the w3 or v6 has got to be the worlds most expensive DVD player.
My needs were for office/writing use on an everday basis, as well as the ability to edit video and do photoshop work (If I'm doing that extensively, I've tended to go to the desktop system in the past, though that may change with the power of the v6v).